The Aberdare Leader

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Trotting Match at Aberdare. A large crowd witnessed a two mile trotting match in harness for e20 between Honest Tom, owned by Tv Yasey, Pontypool, and Welsh Kitty, owned by J. Williams, Pontnewynydd, which came off a.t the Athletic Grounds, Aberdare, on Monday. Mr T. Williams, Llwynypia, was judge. Honest Tom soon got ahead, and romped home about 60 yards ahead of Welsh Kitty, having covered the distance in omin, 24secs.

New Empire, Aberdare. The management of the Empire had catered lavishly for the Easter Holidays, and the crowds that attended and appre- ciated justified all efforts put forth. A giand sacred concert was held at the tn-ipire on Sunday night. A piccolo solo was rendered by Mr. L. J. Bartlem, a member of the orchestra. The pictures were as usual most fascinating, and ad- mired by all. This week's programme is an excellent one in every respect. The Wallonells, comedy triple bar artistes, assisted by their dog, create no end of laughter and cheers. Jack Grey is very clever as comedy and iuggling gymnast. Lizzie Glenroy, "The Wee Scotch Lassie," sketch comedienne and dancer, sings very charmingly, and her dancing is superb. Da.nton and Morris are also very good as patter and song comedians. They were exceedingly well received. The proprie- tor, Mr. Rowe, and the resident manager, Mr. Alfred H. Reid, are to be congratu- lated on the continued success of the Empire.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. GADLYS WARD. Sir.li) this Ward T. Lewis seeks a renewal of our confidence and it is hardly necessary to say that he heartily deserves it. We hear a great deal about the need of a buisness govern- ment. Well, there is a crying need at present of business-like men on our local District Council and Education Committee. Important schemes have been adopted and will be carried out during the next 12 months. A business man like Mr Lewis, who has had 9 years experience on the Council, will be extremely useful in maturing these schemes and works. Mr Lewis has an excellent record behind him. He has done great work on the Council, has served the people loyally and sacrificed a great deal of his own private work in attending Council meetings and com- mittees. His attendance has been exemplary. I am glad that the I.L.P. have no longer a hold upon him. He is free to advocate those things which he believes to be true, and oppose those things which he knows to be false. We have another splendid man in Mr. H. H. Evans, who I hope will also be elected on Monday. Mr Lewis and Mr. Evans will run well in double harness. Such men as Mr Lewis, Mr M. J. Harris, and Mr Evans are a credit to any municipal body. Electors, be true to yourselves by voting for the best and most sensible men,—Yours etc., GADLYSIAN.

Congregational Singing Festival. .On Easter Sunday afternoon and the following Tuesday the Congregational- ists of Aberdare (Central Division) held their annual singing festival at Siloa and Soar, Aberdare. The choristers were drawn from Siloa, Soar, and Bethel. The conductor was Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool, and Mr. W. J. Evans presided at the organ. The chil- dren were catechised by the Rev. D. Silyn Evans. The anthems, U Teilwng yw'r oen" and U Fel y brefa yr hydd," were sung. The presidents were Rev. D. Silyn Evans and Rev. H. A. Davies. The singing was of a very high standard, and Mr. Harry Evans complimented the singers and the local conductors. The chapel at each meeting was overcrowded. The officials of the committee wera: Chairman, Mr. Jonah Davies; treasurer, Mr. W. Williams; secretary, Mr. Jonah Bewen. We note in the programme the composi- tions of two local musicians, Mr. Wm. Thomas (Llew Aman) and Mr. W. J. Thomas, A.C., Trecynon.

Singing Festival at Cwmbach. I On Good Friday a successful Cymanfa was held by Bryn Seion Cong. Church and its branches—Ynyscynon & Carmel. Tho conductor was Mr. John Lloyd, Cwmbach, the president for the day being the Rev. R. H. Davies, B.A., pastor. Mr Herbert Davies presided at the organ. At the afternoon meeting the children were catechised by the president. A trio was contributed by Masters Trevor Evans, Wm. Henry Phillips, and Willie Evans, and Master Thomas Edmund Wil- liams recited. Several hymns were sung, including "Nyni sy'n filwyr bychain, by the late Mr. Thomas Evans, Cwmbach. In the evening there was a splendid at- tendance. "Dyma Feibl anwyl lesu" (Mr. T. J. Morgan, A.C., Cwmbach) was rendered twice. Mr Tom Price's anthem, Cysegriad," went successfully. Recit by Miss M. J. Moseley. Solo, Miss Sarah Williams. Dialogue, Misses Miriam Williams, Sarah Eliz. Thomas, and Catherine Mary Jones. Quartette, Messrs David Lloyd and Thomas Evan Williams, and Misses Rachel Jane Thomas and Margaret Ann Williams. Tea was provided at Carmel School- room. At the tables were:—No. 1: Mrs. Ann Williams, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Davies, and Mrs. Davies. No. 2: Mrs. Lizzie Hughes, Misses Lizzie Davies and Ann Davies. No. 3: Mrs. Margaret Buffton, Misses Hannah Buffton, Sarah Lewis, Exrtiice Buffton, and May Buffton. No. 4- Mrs. Jones, Mrs. K. Davies, and Miss Jones. Mr. Richard Lewis was door- keeper, and the stokers were Messrs. Wm. Lewis and John Protheroe. The Cymanfa officials were: Secretary, Mr. Lewis Jas. Davies; treasurer, Mr. Thos. 1 Rees; and chairman of committee, Mr. 1 John Hughes. < )

VARIOUS. Applicant: "Can't you Help a poor man, STr? I need bread." Philanthropist: "You will huve to be a little more explicit. Do you need bread or knead bread? Are you a baker who loafs, or a loafer who begs? I didn't see you at echool last Sabbath," said the good man. "Didn't you?" 1 L-> iod little Johnny. Well, you needn't think you re ,o so smart on that account. There was a lot more people didn't see me there either." "Pa, is generals brave men?" asked Johnny. Yes, my son, as a rule," was the answer. Then why does artists always make pictures of 'cm standing on a. hill three mileeaway, looking at the battle through an opera-glass? Tourist: "Do those scarecrows save your crops? Farmer: "They work first-rate. You see, every tramp that comes along crosses the fields to see if tb' clothes are wu'th stealin'. but' they ain't, and that scares tho crows away fine." The Suffragist raised her right hand. Give woman the credit she deserves," she cried, "and where would man hE}!" If-she got all the credit she wanted, he'd be in the poor- house," sneered a coarse person in the rear of the hall. Barber (to customer): "Razor all right, sir?" Customer: "My dear man, if you hadn't men- tioned it, I'd never have known there was a razor on my face." Barber: Thank you, sir! Customer (continuing): "I thought you were using a file! It was during- the pure milk agitation that a corpulent son of der Yaterland was dilating on the merits of his wife. Finally he said: Ja, mein Weib iss very She iss so par- tic'lar dot she wouldn't trink der milk onless it vas paralysed! Mrs. Windfall: "How much will you charge to paint a life-size portrait of me?" The Painter: Two hundred pounds." Mrs. Wind- fall: "Good gracious, but that's a lot! How many different colours will you guarantee to use for that money? Benevolent-looking- Lady (with a pitying look at the man who has just been dragged from underneath hift .motor-car): "Poor man, h&ve you a wife?" Unfortunate Victim: "No," madam, I haven't. This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me." Lady (to servant): "Well, Mary, is your sister married yet?" Mary: Np, mum." Lady: "'How's that? I thought she was to have been married last week." Mary Yes, mum, so she was; but her young man. instead of buying the furniture, bought a bicycle." The other day a reporter went into a railway office and asked, Anything new or fresh this morning." "Yes," replied the lone occupant What is it?" asked the reporter, eagerly, whipping out his note-book. That paint you re leaning against." The railway man is in hospi- tal and the reporter in gaol. Jon,c& had lately taken to-lecturing- on the tee- total platform. So you want to marry my daughter, -Ir! What are your principles?- Are you temperate?" he asked of a candidate for the position of con-in-iaw. Temperate was the reply. Why, I am so strict that it gives me pain even to find my boots tight." Rector (on his way to church, meeting a game- keeper): Come, my dear fellow, how is it I never see you at church? Keeper: Wei1, sir, I don't wish to make your congregation smaller." Rector: I don't see how you could." Keeper: Well, sir, you see if I cams to church, some of the others would go poaching." "Rastus," said the solicitous employer, "didn't I warn you against the dangers of in- temperance?" "Yassir." "Didn't I tell you not to drink anything stronger than ginger- ale?" "Da's de word dat done bother me. I couldn't remember dat gerale part. I dor e my bes'. but all I could recolleck were de first syl- lable." Mrs. Brown was entertaining some ladies to a select five o'clock tea, and her little son Jacky, who had been exceptionally well behaved, was in high feather. "Ma," he said, as cake was being handed round, may I have eome tongue, please?" "There isn't any tongue, Jacky." "That's funny;" said Jacky,. "I heard "Va say there would be lots of it." They were talking about the weight of dif- ferent individuals in a certain family, and the daughter's young man, who was present, spoke up before he thought, and said: I tell you that Jennie ain't so very light either, although she looks so." And then he looked suddenly con- scious. and blushed, and Jennie became ab- sorbed in studying a chromonthe wall. A man of the workman type entered a rather smart ba rber's shop in town one day last week, and asked for a "hair-cut." After the barber had finished, the man asked how much he charged. The hairdresser replied: Well, I am in the habit of charging four- pence." The man put twopence in his hand, .,nd remarked: Here, it's nobbut a nasty habit wod tha's geet into." 1 %pzzz-.v, rnrougn aunng-room wiin little Tommy, discovers apple-pie on sideboard): Heigho, that's a fine pie! Who made it?" Tommy: "Gran'ma; she always makes the pies." Visitor: "Does she, indeed? Well, I'd like to get my teeth into that one." Tommy: "You would, eh? Well, gran'ma's got ahead of you don't you see the prints of her'n all around the edges? A servant sought permission of her mistress to take an afternoon off for the purpose of consult- ing a. dentist with regard to a hollow tooth. Upon her return the mistress said: Well, Jane, did you have the tooth FIiad9 I did, mum," And what did the dentist fill it with-gold or amalgam?" "I don't know just what it was, mum; but from the way r felt, I should think it was thunder and lightning, mum! CONCENTRATION OF ORES. Two methods of separating metals from ores depend upon action which is still more or less obscure. The first, which has been in use for many years, is based upon the fact that metallic substances in a finely-divided state can be made to unite with compounds of fats or oils and acids to the exclusion of the quartz and other rocky material with which they are mingled. One application of this principle is by flotation," in which the metallic substances are floated to the top by their adhesion to the oil, while the waste sub- stances sink. The other method is based upon magnetic action. The crushed ore is treated with a liquid containing finely-divided magnetite, and the metallic particles, al- though non magnetic themselves, become coated with a magnetic film, .whereas the rocky particles remain free from it. When the liquid is passed under the pole of a magnet, the metallic particles are drawn away from the others.

DODGING SHELLS. It was a part of the daily commonplace rou- tine to dodge shells and bullets during the siege of ilafckmg, according to Lady Sarah Wilson's South African Memories (E. Arnold): Often my telephone would ring up with the mo^sago, The gun is loaded, and pointed at the town." Almost simultaneously a pai-iting little bell, not much louder than a London mufFin-bdl, but heard distinctly all over the town in the clear atmosphere, would give J tunsfuo. and luckless folk who were prome- nading the streets had about three seconds to E shelter, the alarm being sounded as the I Wits een by the look-out. A mon- 1 belonging to the post office, who generally spent the day on the top of a pole, to which he wo., chained, would, on hearing the alarm-bell, raviidly descend from his perch, and, in imitation o: the human beings whom he saw taking shelter, quickly pop under a large empty bis- cuit t.I'1. CAKED OYSTERS WITH SPAGHETTI.—A quarter of a pound of spaghetti, one pint of milk, half a taplespoonful of butter, twenty-five oysters, two fcableepoonfuls of cornflour, one cupful of bread- crumbs, salt and pepper. Break the spaghetti into small pieces; boil it in plenty of salted boil- ing water for half an hour, or until it is quite tender, and then drain; scald the oysters in their own liquor and drain; grease a baking- iish with but.ter, put in a layer of the spaghetti nd then a layer of oysters; season with salt wid pepper, and repeat the layers until all the material is used, finishing with a layer of spaghetti; scald all the milk but a small quan- iity; use that to wet the cornflour; add the sornflour to the milk; stir w -'1, and when the iquid has thickened add the butter. Pour this i mxture over the layers in the dish, make a < a.yer of the breadcrumbs, and bake in a quick 1 yën just long enough to brown the eruinbe. 1

Good Friday Eisteddfod at Aberaman, A highly successful eisteddfod was held under, the auspices of Saron Congrega- tional Church on Good Friday. There were 112 entries in all, and the competi- tions attained a high standard. Officials: President, Mr. J. H. Powell: conductor, L Mr. Evan Jones, Nantgwawr; accompan- ist, Mr. Brinley Lewis, Belmont-terrace; treasurer, Mr. David Roberts, and the energetic secretary was Mr. Wm. John Phillips, Pleasant View, Godreaman. Adjudicators: Music, Mr. D. Evans, L.T.S.C., Tresalem; literary, Mr. E. OgweA Williams, F.R.G.S., Aberdare; prize bags, Mrs. J. H. Powell, Danygraig. Awards: —Recitation for children under 12 (open), divided between M. E. Howells and L. Eynon; recitation for children, Alice Maud James; recitation (over 15), 13, competitors, Mr. D. Jeffrey Davies, Abercwmboi; essay for children (4), 1st, Sadie Evans p 2nd, Lizzie Ann Davies. Letter (3), divided between Messrs. Jas. Phillips and W. H. Davies. Best prize bag, Miss Bronwen Jones. Verses (6), Mr James Phillips (lago Aman). Solo for boys under 14 (10), Master Emlyn Davies. Soprano solo (8), Madam Lizzie Lewis, Aberaman. Contralto solo (8), Miss Mor- fudd Lloyd, Cwmaman. Tenor solo (13), Mr. Watkin Phillips. Bass solo (10), di- vided between Messrs. Gwilym Evans and Lewis J. Davies. Pianoforte solo for children (11), divided between Master Johnny Jones and Miss M. Abraham. Violin solo (6), Mr. D. J. Morris, Aber- dare. Quartette, 2 parties, Mr. Evan Thomas, Jubilee-road, and party. Chief choral competition, the test piece being, « Jerusalem, fy ngartref wiw." The 3 choirs that sang were Gwawr, Aberaman; Soar, Cwmaman, and Saron, Aberaman. Gwawr were declared winners, and Mr. W. J. Jenkins, the conductor, obtained the silver cup. -J

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Mounb:n Ash Cottage Hospital Eisteddfod. The sixteenth annual eisteddfod in aid of the funds of the local Cottage Hospi- tal was held in the great Pavilion on Easter Monday. Never in the long his- tory of this annual festival were the pre- parations more advanced or the condi- tions more ideal. From the hard work- ing secretaries, Messrs. D. T. Evans and T. Hughes, down to the humblest worker in the cause" there was presented a list of capable business men on business bent. The appearance of the hall nre- sented a charming Sight, for the gallant field marshal, Sam Davies, had done his best. The stage was; nicely decorated with gigantic palms, spring flowers, and arum lilies, kindly lent by Lord Aber- dare. The adjudicators were:—Music, Dr. H. Walford Davies, Mr. W. G. W. Good- worth, Mus. Bac., Mr. H. C. Morris, B.A., F.R.C.O. Bands, Mr. W. Heap, Bradford. Literature, Rev. GwylLt Roberts, Llanelly. Recitations, Mrs. C. E. Thomas, B.A., Bedlinog; MiJss W. L. James, B.A., Hengoed; Mr. Ogvi-en Wil- liams, F.R.G.S., Aberdare; Mr. J. Henry Davies, London. Mining, Messrs. Daniel Davies, County Mining Lecturer; Tudor Davies, M.E., Abercvnon; Dl. Jones, M.E., Cilfynydd. Ambulance, Dr. Trevor Jones, Aberdare; Dr. W. W. Turner, Deri; Dr. B. Phillips Jones, Penrhlwcei- her. Conductors, Messrs. T. C. Thomas, Bedlinog, and W. Hicks, Mountain Ash. Accompanists, Mr. T. W. Millar, Moun- tain Ash; Mr. W. Levshon, Bridgend; Mr. D. Erasmus, Penrhiwceiber. The treasurer was Mr. David Harris;' pro- gramme secretary, Mr. W. J. Griffiths. Mr. W. Myrddin Hicks, the veteran conductor of many eistedejfodau, opened the proceedings, announcing the opening contest, which was for the Pedal Harp: Two competitors entered, and Dr. Walford Davies, in giving his award to Taliesin Merfyn Morgan, Aberdare, said that he had played the solo, Marguerite au Rouet, in splen- did style, and praised him specially for the smooth passages in passing from the loud to the soft effects. Marks, 72 out of 80. The Celtic Harp solo was won by Miss Nancy Morgan, sister of the last winner. The piece was, "Y bardd yn ei awen." Marks, 59 out of 80. Pianorort solo (not over 16), "Dawn of Spring," I was divided between Miss May Charles, Swansea, and Miss Gwen -^r' Davies remarked that he was sorry the standard of piano playing was not higher. Marks, 57 out of 80. The Abercwmboi boys were awarded the prize for the action song, Johnny Smoker." 63. marks out of 80. Con- ductor, Mr. J. Eiddig Davies. The violin solo prize was awarded to Mr. D. J. Morris, Pembroke-street, Aber- dare. Contralto solo, "Angels, sing on," won by Mrs. Morgan Davies, Penrhiwceiber. The adjudicator complimented the win- ner on her expressive style and beauti- ful tone. Pianoforte solo, "Laughing waters," won by Mr. W. J. Jones, Cwmaman. Pianoforte solo, "Bells of Aberdovey," won by Miss Maggie Johnson, Swansea. The first of. the choir competitions was for girls, and three appeared in the fol- lowing order: 1st, Treorky; 2nd, Seion, Cwmaman; 3rd, Newtown, Mountain Ash. The test, "The Shepherd," is a sweet composition of the chief adjudi- cator. It was a splendid contest, and the judge awarded the prizes to: 1st, Seion Cwmaman (conductor, Mr. Clay Jenkins) and 2nd, rreorchy (conductor, Mr. J. T! Jones). The adjudicator, referring to the winners, said he had given them full marks for intonation. Their words and notes were very clear; the -pace was bet- ter than Treorchy, but still a shade too fast. A clever touch at the end marked a beautiful rallantando. He awarded them 68 marks. Treorchy's performance showed a good tone, remarkable delicacy, and a well drilled pianissimo; a shade too slow and lacked force; an excellent general effect, and required jJfere sustain- ing power from note to note. Marks, 67. Newtown, Mountain Ash (conductor, 'Mr Arthur Davies), sang well, but rather unfortunate by bad sharpening; under- parts showed a distinguished tone; trebles thin, but too much tremolo; clean i words and good attack. 65 marks. ( Boys solo, Shepherd's cradle song," i won by Master Willie Williams, Crum- lin, with 68 marks out of 80. Girls' solo, "Somebody's coming," won by Miss Gwladyg Partridge, Abertillerv, with 70 marks. Four choirs took the stage in the Boys' Choir competition in the following order: r (1) Abercwmboi, conductor, Mr J, Eiddig i Davies; (2) Treorchy, conductor. Miss ( Bertha Rees; (3) Darren Las, conductor, Mr. W. Morris; (4) Troedyrhiw. Cur- < lously enough the prizes turned out as c the order of singing. The winners had 1 plenty of tone, and the balance of parts ( was capital; the words were snatchy; I tone well sustained; plenty of rhythm, but overacted somewhat. Marks, 67 7 The second choir had fair tone, but c flattened; their words were clean, fair attack, well accented, hut the crotchets not sustained. Marks, 67. Third choir 3 was marred by shouting, and the chest notes were harsh. Marks, 63. Fourth 1: :hoir was the only one which had :roubled to develop the high notes, good I :one, but they were shouting one phrase G md whispering the next. 58 marks. I Pianofore solo (not over 13), Morning glory," won by Miss Dorothy Bendall, Bristol. Contralto solo, The three arrows," won by Miss Price, daughter of Mr. John Price, Rhvmney. Tenor solo, A gift of pansies," won by Mr. Anthony Jones. Bass solo, Are they forgotten," Mr. Harry Davies, Llanelly. Baritone solo, Lorena," Mr. David Puddicombe, Pontardawe. CHIEF CHORAL. Five choirs took the platform in the following order: (1) Newport Co-op., con- ductor, Mr. Tom Stephens; (2) Llanid- loes, conductor, Mr. Richard Benbow; (3) Pontycymmer, conductor, Mr. James Garfield; (4) Cwmavon, conductor, Mr. Evan Thomas; (5) Rhymney, conductor, Mr. John Price. The adjudicator took the choirs seriatim: Newport basses wanted strength in the opening; they improved later, but in that chorus there were but few chances to show any subtleties of power. They made an effective quickening in the waters rush." Tone not quite good. Mark, 66. Llanidloes relied on their force of power, or what he should call dynamics. They went through it in a matter of fact way. The trebles made a slip on the word "laveth." Marks, 62. Pontycymmer's basses were good, show- ing more deliberate power, more expres- sion, but the tenors were rough and got sharp and remained sharp. Marks, 63. Cwmavon's basses disorganized the per- formance by not coming in to time. This choir gained gravity; they had more weight, but they lost in fire what 'they gained in weight. Marks, 60. Rhymney's basses led off finely. The trebles and tenors were splendidly in time. There was a good deal of rush, and they were more alive than any other choir. Their performance was one that an adjudicator always welcomed, as it made his task so much easier. Marks, 71. Rhymney were then declared the win- ners, £ 70; Newport 2nd, £ 20; and Pont- ycymmer 3rd, £ 10. Mr. Price also re- ceives a splendid portrait of himself, the gift of Mr. J. Harris, Triumph Studio, Aberdare. PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. *«* '7 "7 Lord Aberdare had a magnificent re- ception on mounting the platform. He said that they were all proud of Moun- tain Ash, and also proud of the Eistedd- fod which had been a success from the time it was initiated. They were proud that whilst calling out what was best in Wales they were helping on the cause of their Cottage Hospital. (Cheers.) A vote of thanks to the president was pro- posed by Mr. T. C. Thomas, and seconded by Mr. W. Myrddin Hicks. BR COF. è'tW.j;;w; At this, juncture the audience were asked to rise and sing "0 Fryman Caer- salero. and Aberystwyth as tributes of respectful memory to the late Dr. R. W Jones, Penrhiwceiber, and the late Mr J. Whewall, conductor of North Staffordshire Choral Society. Mr. Whewall died shortly after his visit to Mountain Ash last year. He was highly thought of by all eisteddfodwyr all over the kingdom. Dr. Jones, "y diweddar feddyg," was so well known to our read- ers as to need no further reference. Bass solo, The reef bell," won by Mr. Tom Hopkins, Bridgend. Contralto solo, "Childhood's Garden," Miss Gladys May Smith, Brynmawr. oprano solo, cc vVhen the spring time comes," Miss Sarah Thomas, Merthyr. Mezzo-soprano solo, The splendour of the stars," Miss Blodwen Butcher, Pont- ypool. Pianoforte solo, "The butterfly," Miss May Charles, Swansea. I. BARDIC CHAIR. The winner of the chair for the best elegy on the late Dr. R. W. Jones was the Rev. T. E. Nicholas, Cong, minister, Glais, near Swansea. Prize, £ 10. Englyn, Malais," Air. Evan Evans, Englyn, Malais," Mr. Evan Evans, Gilfach Goch. Children's recitation, "Y Nyth," Mas- ter Harry Morgan, Hopkinstown. Piano solo, cc Romance in F Minor," von by Miss Elsie May Francis, Ystrad, Rhondda. Mezzo-Soprano solo, H My kindred soul," won by Miss Ceridwen Price, Rhymney. The adjudicator urged more natural- ness and less affection in singers. Piano solo, "Valse Brilliante," won by Miss Winifred Davey, Bristol. Recitation, Loi-d Ullin's daughter/' was divided between Mrs. Rose Thomas, Cwmparc, and Mr. L. D. Lewis, Tylors- tc-wn. The Second Male Voice competition, "Hymn before action." Four choirs teak the platform as follows: (1) Bethan- ia. Mountain Ash; (2) Tredegar; (3) Abercynon; (4) Midland Gleemen, con- ductor, Mr. G. W. Russell. The first choir, Bethania, the adjudicator said, had fine tone, well blended, good inton- ation on the whole, but they sharpened. They were full of energy. Marks, 68. Tredegar gave the spirit of the individual words without spoiling the effect. Marks, 66. Abercynon had not a very good tone. Marks, 66. Midland Gleemen were well balanced, and a particularly broad tone. Marks, 71. The Midland Gleemen therefore won the first prize. Soprano solo, "The birthday morn," won by Llinos Hendy, Llanelly. Tenor solo, cc I awake and dream," Mr James 0. Davies, Abercynon. Tenor solo, "Marchogion Arthur," divided between Mr. Stephen Jenkins, Mountain Ash, and Mr. Gwilym Tarr, Maesteg. Recitation, cc Y mor yn ceisio dianc o'i wely," Mr. Evan Evans, Gilfach Goch. CHIEF MALE VOICE. "The rising storm." The order of competition was: (1) Mountain Ash, conductor, Mr. Hugh Ellis; (2) Pontar- dawe (Mr. David Daniel); (3) Kenfig Hill (Mr. Wm. Rees); (4)' Birmingham. A tribute of respect was paid to the Bir- mingham Choir, in memory of Mr. John Greenwood, their highly respected late choir conductor. The "adjudicator said the first choir achieved a beautiful pian- issimo, but the performance was sadly marred by getting flat accents slightly overdone. Marks, 62.—2nd choir better balanced; tenors retained fhe pitch mar- vellously, and the crescendo, now aris- eth," was quite masterly. The religious section was we^ll done, but the tone was not good. Marks, 70.—3rd choir, open- ing wrong urne,. Being uone in iz-8 time. Marks, 67.-4th choir, tenors' tone thin, Lower parts good, and many good points in reading. Heroic efforts at end. Marks, 32.—First prize awarded to Pontardawe, and the second to Keniig Hill. Soprano solo, "Over a shining land," ivon by Mrs. Davies, Pontypool. SECOND CHORAL. "O Father, whose Almighty Power." Fhis competition drew seven choir?, vhich appeared in the following order: 1) Trecynon (Mr: Wm. Gwynne); (2) abercwmboi (Mr. Philip Rees); (3) Aber- tion (Mr. Wm. Williams); (4) Ponty- iymmer (Mr. John Jones); (5) Aber Val- e". (Mr. Dili Davies); (6) Llanidloes Mr. Richard Benbow); (7) Penrhiwcei- ber (Mr. Samuel Davies). The marks vere respectively: GS, 69, 69, 72, 71, 69, 3. 1st prize, Penrhiwceiber; 2nd, Ponty- ymmer. Practical Mining:. 1st, Ernest Phillips,' aberaman; 2nd, W. Morgan, Brynaman; rd, R. Erasmus. Practical Ventilation: 1st, Ernest PRil- ips; 2nd, Rd. Vines, Rhymney. Ambulance: 1st. Mardy (captain, Thos Ivans); 2nd, Tylorstowii (Cornelius h-onow; 3rd, Penrhiwceiber (G. R. 1 !irch). y BRASS BANDS. Class B- Robin Hood": 1st, Ply- mouth Merthyr, conductor, R. C. Smith; 2nd, Mountain Ash Volunteer Institute, conductor, W. Greenwood. 3rd, Cwm- aman, conductor, W. Smith. Class A—" Schubert Selection 1st, Ferndale; 2nd, Faddens; 3rd, Aberaman; 4th, Mountain Ash Volunteer Institute.

-A Aberdave Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Messrs. D. P. Davies, Owen George, D. W. Jones, E. Stonelake, and Dr. Jones. A MOTHER BEATER. Patrick Horrigan, a young man, was charged with being drunk. P.C. Jenkins stated that defendant was drunk and beating his mother. Fined 10s. and costs. EJECTMENT. Mr. T. W. Griffiths applied, on behalf of Mrs. Price, for an order to eject George Jones, 2, Dowiais-street, Aber- -IE, dare.—Granted. "DON'T SEND ME DOWN." May Bright was charged with being drunk and disorderly in High-street, Aberdare. P.C. Davies gave evidence. "Don't send me down again," she im- 70 plored, addressing the Bench. She was, however, sent down for a month. SUNDAY DRINK. John Evans, Abercwmboi, was charged at'the instance of P.C. Taylor with being drunk in Llwydcoed on Sunday. Fined 15s. and costs. A ONE-EYED CAB. Frank Hill was summoned for driving a vehicle in Aberdare with but one light. P.C. Rees gave evidence. Fined 7s. 6d. including costs. EXCESSIVE LOAD. Richard Thomas, Cwmbach, was charged with overloading his brake. Col. T. Phillips prosecuted on behalf of the Aberdare District Council. P.C. Kear said that Thomas had eight adults and two children in his brake. Inspector Nott said that defendant's licence entitled him to carry six only. Fined 10s. and costs. ALLEGED THEFT OF PAY TICKET. Frederick P. Hughes, 67, High-street, Mountain Ash, was charged with stealing a pay ticket, the property of Thomas Ashford. Mr. W. Kenshole prosecuted. Thomas Ashford, a haulier, said that ne missed a pay ticket from his pocket. Wm. Fothergill gave evidence for the prosecution. Inasmuch as a material witness for the prosecution was absent prisoner was re- manded in custody for a week. RAID ON DOGGIES. The following were fined for having un- licensed dogs in their possession: Thomas Williams. 10s. Charles Jones. David Lloyd. Thomas James, Samuel Jones, Wm. Drew. Wm. Green, Sidney Richards, Samuel Giles, Lawrence Howlett, Eben- ezer Richards, A. Pleace, Thomas Davies, 7s 6d. each.

Mountain Ash.. For dry. hacking, and irritable cough, t-hpre. is nothing to equal Emrvg Evans' -ough-Ease. Try it. Royal Enfield Cycles, made- like a gun. Sole Agent: A. D. Jones, Duke Street, Aberdare. Purchasers of Skates at A. D. Jones', Duke Street, save 3d. each time they enter the Rink. OUR SUITABLE SUITS FOR ALL classes are admired by all. You cannot do better than give us n call. Tom Davies and Son, Prvce-street. ST. MARGARET'S.—The usual three hours' meditation service was held in the above Church on Good Friday. The ad- dresses on the Seven words from the Cross were delivered by the Rev. C. E. C. Lindsay, Vicar of Tonna. THERE IS NO SPECULATION ABOUT IT.—Yours orders when placed with R. H.-Taylor, Belle Vue House, Penrhiwceiber, are in the hands of a practical tinsmith, plumber, and gas- fitter. Fine stock of gasfittings. BETHLEHEM. successful competi- tive meeting was held under the auspices of Bethlehem Young People's Society on Good Friday. The chair was occupied by Dr. H. Dayies-Jones. Adjudicators: Messrs. Philip Rees, A.C., and W. Myrddin Hicks. Accompanist, Mr. Arthur Davies. A waTds -8010, under 16, divided, Dora Williams and Richie Morgan. Solo, under 12: 1, Megan; 2, Richie Lloyd. Soprano solo, Miss Maggie Morgan. Contralto solo, Miss M. J. Morgan. Tenor solo, Mr. J. Edwards. Chief choral, Bethlehem Glee Party, con- ductor Mr. M. Breeze. Recitations, under 12, divided, D. J. Davies and Doris; under 16, Ada Williams. Essay, Mr. John Thomas. Love letter, Mr. Jonathan James. Answering questions (Scriptural), Mr. John Owen. Impromp- tu speech, Mr. John Owen. The follow- ing rendered selections: Misses Reggy and Maggie Morgan, Mr. Wills, and Mr. R. E. Owen. FUNERAL.—The interment of the mor- tal remains of Clifford John Powell, son of Councillor and Mrs. John Powell, took place in Maesyrarian Cemetery last Thursday afternoon. The chief mourn- ers were: Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, father and mother; Miss Annie Powell, sister; Miss Sarah J. Powell, sister; Mr. Edward William. Powell, brother, and Master Thomas James Powell, brother; Ah. Edward Powell, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powell, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cribb, aunt; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, aunt: Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop, uncle; Mr. James Davies, Pontcynon; Mr. John Edwin Cribb, Miss Polly Cribb, Miss Maud Bishop, Master Albert Bishop, Mr. Horace Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bishop,. Mrs. Sarah Williams. Cwm- aman; Mr. Tom Smith, Mr. Powell Rey- nish, Mr. Arthur Ashill, Mr. David Ashill, Mr. Evan Evans, and Ald. E. Morrell, Troedyrhiw. The following Council officials attended: Messrs. Fred Stock, accountant; W. G. Thomas, sur- veyor; Harry Jones, sanitary inspector; D. T. Evans, collector; also Councillor John Charles, Councillor Wm. Lamburn, Stanley Millar (representing Councillor Wm. Millar), Councillor Griffith Evans, Councillor, Wim. Davies; also Messrs. D. S. Lewis, W. H. Phillips, Thos. Richards (cashier), John Jones (P.O. Miskin), Alderman Wm. Jones, Dick Rivers, Will Rivers, J. Evans (Mount Pleasant-ter), Rev. Mr. Davies (Moriah), David Davies (Isfryn), Dd. Thomas (Workmen's Hall, Penrhiwceiber). There were several beautiful floral tributes, including the following: The family; Misldn School, per Mr. Wm. Armitage; Mount Pisgah Band of Hope; and Mr. W. H. Phillips (Clarence House). A short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. John Protheroe, who also officiated at the graveside, assisted by the Rev. E. V. Tid- man.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. Sir,—With our kind permission I I should like to say a few words in regard to the Town Ward fight.. Labour is once again in the field and the nominee of the Trades Council, Mr W. T. James, is well worth attention. He is the vice- president of that body and has been for a long time one of its most prominent and useful members. He is also very active in other spheres that aims at the welfare of mankind, A good speaker, a keen debater, and is able to grasp the subject under discussion at a moment's notice. Mr James is a worthy repre- sentative of the workers and I hope we will show our appreciation of him by placing him on the District Council I next Monday. Remember your cause, fellow-workmen Further Mr James is an earnest Temperance worker. In connection with the Order of the Sons I of Temperance be has held high positions, and will represent the Merthyr Grand Division at the National Conference in London during Whit week. He is also ex-president of the Christian Endeavour Union, and is the secretary of the Aberddre Sunday School Union.— I remain, A WORKER.

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